2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 194 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |